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Determining Suitability for Lasik Surgery

Dr. Anthony Roberts, an eye health specialist, provides a variety of treatments for common eye conditions. Additionally, for patients who qualify for the procedure, Dr. Anthony Roberts performs Lasik surgery.

For many individuals, Lasik surgery, a type of surgery that uses a laser to correct vision, can provide good results. However, certain individuals are not good candidates. Doctors look at a number of factors when determining a person’s suitability.

To start, the person should be over 18 years of age and in good health overall. This includes eye health, as having conditions such as glaucoma, herpes zoster, and others can disqualify a person. People who have ongoing issues with eye dryness and whose vision is unstable should not get the procedure, and pregnant and nursing women should wait for a period of time as advised by their doctor. This is because hormones during this time can affect vision.

Other factors doctors evaluate include the thickness of the patient’s corneas, as people who have corneas less than around 0.5 millimeters thick shouldn’t get the surgery. The doctor must deem the person’s farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism to be treatable through the procedure as well. An eye doctor can check for these and other important factors during a consultative visit.

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LASIK surgery is the number-one elective surgery in the United States, and Dr. Anthony Roberts, operating out of his private practice, Shady Grove Ophthalmology, is one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the greater Washington, DC region. Located in Rockville, Maryland, Shady Grove Ophthalmology features state-of-the-art technologies to match the training and care provided by its physicians. Dr. Roberts has performed over 55,000 refractive surgeries in his 15 years of experience, and he holds certification to perform laser surgery using VISX technology.
Before opening his own practice, Dr. Anthony Roberts earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. While there, he received acclaim for his ophthalmology research. He served as Chief Resident while completing his residency at Nassau University Medical Center and Stony Brook University. Currently, he acts as Chairman of Ophthalmology at Shady Grove Hospital. An avid football fan, Dr. Anthony Roberts also holds the distinction of being the Chief Ophthalmologist for the Washington Redskins.
Individuals who visit LASIK surgeon Dr. Anthony Roberts will receive an honest appraisal of their vision needs. Dr. Roberts and his staff at Shady Grove Ophthalmology pride themselves on providing premium care. This begins with a frank assessment of the patient's vision, followed by a discussion of the benefits and risk of LASIK corrective eye surgery. Whatever the treatment, Dr. Anthony Roberts upholds a commitment to providing personalized care at Shady Grove Ophthalmology.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more information, please visit the website at ShadyGroveOphthalmology.com or call the office at (301) 279-0600.
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